Kennedia rubicunda Plant Care
Kennedia rubicunda Vent.
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Kennedia rubicunda, commonly known as the dusky coral pea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae and is endemic to eastern continental Australia. It is a twining or prostrate herb with trifoliate leaves and dark red or purple flowers.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Kennedia rubicunda?
Kennedia rubicunda grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Kennedia rubicunda Native To?
What Is the Kennedia rubicunda?
Kennedia rubicunda (Kennedia rubicunda) belongs to the Fabaceae family within the Kennedia genus. Kennedia rubicunda is native to eastern continental Australia.
Kennedia rubicunda displays a trailing vine growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Kennedia rubicunda produces pea-like flowers in shades of red, purple, or yellow.
What Light Does the Kennedia rubicunda Need?
Kennedia rubicunda thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Kennedia rubicunda?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Kennedia rubicunda to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Kennedia rubicunda?
Repot every 1-2 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Kennedia rubicunda?
Kennedia rubicunda can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to coral vine plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Kennedia rubicunda Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Kennedia rubicunda, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Kennedia rubicunda?
Kennedia rubicunda is susceptible to aphids, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Kennedia rubicunda is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Kennedia genus — compare its care with other Kennedia species on PlantoScan.
Kennedia is part of the Fabaceae plant family — browse all Fabaceae genera and species.
Kennedia rubicunda thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Other Kennedia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Kennedia rubicunda Vent., family Fabaceae (first published in Jard. Malmaison : 104 (1805)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Kennedia rubicunda, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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